Five Energy Efficient Upgrades for the Modern HomeownerWith a more widespread focus on environmental consciousness, energy efficient homes are in high demand. Eco-friendly luxury homes are often priced at a premium, offering potential buyers lower utility expenses and reduced maintenance costs. Additionally, a green home also promises an improved quality of life for homeowners in the way of in-home comforts and many health benefits. With a few simple and effective energy efficient changes to the average American home, it's easy to enjoy maximum performance and comfort while looking forward to the future, when it's time to sell.

Green Homes On the Market

Implementing a few simple energy efficient upgrades to the home can add plenty of value with little effort. In fact, recent studies show that…

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Signs of HVAC DisrepairSelling your home is an exciting and busy time. Whether your next home is waterfront real estate across town or something completely new across the country, it's a chance for a new beginning and another chapter in your life. But first you have to get your current home sold, so you want to make sure you're doing all the things buyers expect. If you have an HVAC system that's old or outdated, replacing it is something you may want to consider doing. Even if it seems to work well enough or doesn't seem to be having any huge problems, there are some signs you can look for that indicate replacing it is going to be a good idea.

Have Your Repair Bills Gone Up?

One of the biggest signs that it might be time to replace your HVAC system before you sell…

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What Not to Forget Before Closing on a HouseReal estate is selling quickly these days, especially in hot housing markets such as Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. In some markets, homeowners barely have time to catch their breath between listing and signing a contract. Closings in some areas are equally swift and, no matter how prepared you might be for that upcoming move into your new oceanfront home, there are a lot of details to handle. Here's a preliminary checklist to help smooth the way for you, and to assure that the buyers actually get the house they expect:

Keep Up With Landscape Maintenance 

You may not have much enthusiasm for yard work once you know you're moving on, but there isn't a buyer on earth who wouldn't be disappointed and justifiably upset to drive up to a lawn that's…

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Kitchen Changes Before Selling Almost every home can benefit from a few improvements, and one of the places potential buyers really scrutinize is the kitchen. This may leave sellers thinking they need a full remodel. Not only is such a gesture expensive, but it also does not have a great return on investment.

That does not mean sellers should ignore the kitchen, however. Making smaller kitchen improvements can improve sale prices and decrease the amount of time it takes to sell a home. Bay Head area buyers are impressed with stylish features, so start with improving elements which look most dated.

Have a Theme

Buyers often look for a visual theme tying rooms together that creates a flow or luxurious feel to an otherwise perfect waterfront home. Colors should complement one…

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 Nothing transforms a room as quickly and easily as a fresh coat of paint. Some of the world's leading paint manufacturers recently introduced a fresh batch of colors, all in eco-friendly formulas. 

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HOME IMPROVEMENT: TRUE COLORS 

 

Nothing transforms a room as quickly and easily as a fresh coat of paint. Some of the world's leading paint manufacturers recently introduced a fresh batch of colors, all in eco-friendly formulas. 

 

 

FARROW & BALL PAPERS AND PAINT 

The UK brand launched past fall, all created using the same age-old production methods that its factory in Dorset, England, has been employing since the company's beginnings in 1946. The pigments - in…

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 Imagine sitting at your desk, preparing to work — from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Whether you work out of your house full-time, or simply need an area to take care of household obligations, a comfortable and well-appointed home office is an essential space to maximize your productivity. 

 

Get down to business in style, with these luxurious home offices, courtesy of some of our Leverage Global Partners: 

 

  

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PRIVATE KEAUHOU ESTATE 

Presented by: The Wailea Group 

Stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and West Maui Mountains are sure to inspire while working in this home office. 

 

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4 tips for selling your Jersey Shore home in the fall

Believe it or not aside from the Spring, the Fall can be one of the best times of the year to sell your home. This is the time of year when summer vacations are over, and there is a good amount of time until the next holiday is set to arrive. This means that there are plenty of home buyers at home, living in some degree of normalcy.

With that in mind, here are a few tips to help get your Mantoloking home in tip-top selling shape this coming fall. We’ll help you get an edge on the competition, so your home sells fast!

Keep It Clean

This one may seem like a no brainer but keeping your home’s interior and exterior clean and neat will never be more important. Make sure you rake up those leaves and any fallen tree branches, as well as trimming…

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jersey shore luxury real estateFrom an outside perspective, the selling of luxury and waterfront real estate seems like it should be pretty similar to transactions involving more modest properties, just with a larger price tag attached in the Bay Head and surrounding areas.

But, the sale of high-end, luxury homes brings its own set of challenges and details not to be overlooked. Today, we’re going to highlight a few things you and/or your luxury real estate agent should be on the lookout for.

Is the Price Right?

Pricing any home correctly from the get-go can be the difference between a short listing period and an extended one. With luxury real estate, this issue is compounded. You’re likely going to be dealing with extremely successful people with a savvy business acumen.…

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Clayton & Clayton Realtors Allenwood officeWell, after months of planning and preparation, Clayton and Clayton Realtors are ready to launch our new office in Allenwood.

To kick off the grand opening, we are holding an open house on Saturday, March 28 from 2-6 p.m. at the new office, which is within the historic Blacksmith Building located at the corner of 3121 Atlantic Ave. and Ramshore Drive.

Clayton and Clayton has served the area since 1930, after our grandfather, Stanley C. Clayton, founded the company. Now Shawn Clayton is leading the company into new territory with the opening of the Allenwood office, while maintaining Clayton and Clayton's deep roots and rock solid reputation as the luxury agency of choice in Bay Head, Mantoloking and Point Pleasant Beach.

Come out to the Open…

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Tips to sell your home in buyers marketGetting full value for your Bay Head or Mantoloking, NJ home can be a challenge if you're selling in a buyers' market (when the number of homes on the market is more than the number of people buying. Buyers are looking for value and they want to get the best home they can for as little as possible. Additionally a buyer in a buyer's market will definitely be more selective and explore options such as waterfront properties, so your home should be priced properly and be in very good shape. The following tips can help you get the most money for your house:

Pre-Market Your Home

Work with a good real estate agent and get him or her to pre-market your house in order to see how well the market responds to the price you have listed at. In today's…

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